Fountain — Defs

01 n. A spring of water issuing from the earth.

1.
A spring of water issuing from the earth.
2.
An artificially produced jet or stream of water; also, the structure or works in which such a jet or stream rises or flows; a basin built and constantly supplied with pure water for drinking and other useful purposes, or for ornament.
3.
A reservoir or chamber to contain a liquid which can be conducted or drawn off as needed for use; as, the ink fountain in a printing press, etc.
4.
The source from which anything proceeds, or from which anything is supplied continuously; origin; source.
“Judea, the fountain of the gospel.” — Fuller.

“Author of all being, Fountain of light, thyself invisible.” — Milton.

Phrases & compounds

Air fountain — See under Air.

Fountain heead — primary source; original; first principle.

Fountain inkstand — an inkstand having a continual supply of ink, as from elevated reservoir.

Fountain lamp — a lamp fed with oil from an elevated reservoir.

Fountain pen — a pen with a reservoir in the handle which furnishes a supply of ink.

Fountain pump — A structure for a fountain, having the form of a pump.

Fountain shell — the large West Indian conch shell (Strombus gigas).

Fountain of youth — a mythical fountain whose waters were fabled to have the property of renewing youth.